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Welcome to this course where you will explore how cities can and are addressing the climate crisis. In this course we will explore the science behind the 1.5°C goal, as well as useful local governance and technical tools to help cities align to it. This course will highlight the importance of renewable energy together with energy efficiency considerations. We will also look at the importance of cities’ physical layout and its relationship to energy systems, in particular, the role of integrated urban planning and transport planning to support more sustainable energy solutions. Throughout this course, learners will be introduced to city climate solutions, matched by successful city case studies. This course is primarily aimed at undergraduate and graduate students as well as practitioners in the public and private domains.Modules
Before you start the course
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- Introducing Urban Climate Governance: Towards 1.5° Celsius Alignment
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- Course information
- Course grading
- Recommended readings
Lesson 1 - Cities, the Paris Agreement & the IPCC: how and why to strive for 1.5°C alignment
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- Welcome to the course
- Urgency to act – global science and policy processes
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- IPCC summary paragraphs
- Climate, Nature and our 1.5°C Future: A Synthesis of IPCC and IPBES Reports
- WWF Infographic on Climate Risks
Lesson 2 – Background on cities & climate change
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- Quiz for Module 1
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- Background/ framing the opportunity
- Co-benefits for city climate action and the need for urgency
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- Copenhagen climate plan
- Exponential Roadmap Initiative
- Puebla energy efficiency
- Cities' resilience and strengths in times of crises
- Summary of Module 1
Lesson 1 - Urban Climate Governance towards 1.5°C : Methods, Modes & Key Stakeholders
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- Multi-level Governance
- Modes of urban governance
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- Horizontal and vertical governance
- Uppsala Climate Protocol
- Pune: Redesigning the City and Changing Minds
Lesson 2 - Interactions between urban planning and key services for 1.5°C alignment
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- Urban Ecological footprint
- Role of city planning
- Co-benefits and Increased Livability
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- Auckland Low Impact Urban Design and Development
- Rotterdam Energy Approach and Planning
- Stuttgart green corridors
- Cost of urban sprawl
Lesson 3 - Moving cities towards 1.5°C : transportation & mobility
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- The Current Issue with Transportation
- Sustainable Transport
- Mobility
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- Santiago Shared Street
- Malmö: No Ridiculous Car Journeys
- My healthy Urban Life
- Jakarta transport
- Mexico City Transport
Lesson 4: Nature-based Solutions are crucial for cities to meet 1.5°C
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PeerReview
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- Quiz for module 2
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Peer Review
- Your city as a case study
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- Nature-based Solutions and Ecosystem Services
- Co-benefits of NBS
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- Guatemala City: The jungle in the city
- Summary of Module 2
Lesson 1 - Background on energy
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- Background on the energy system
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- Energy usage and need for transition
Lesson 2 - Renewable Energy
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- From fossil fuels to renewables: The energy transition
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- Types of renewable energies
Lesson 3 - Renewable energy in cities
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- Quiz for Module 3
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- Renewable energy in cities
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- Barcelona Solar Energy
- Reykjavik Geothermal Energy
- Summary of Module 3
Lesson 1: What is energy efficiency and why is it important?
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- Efficiency vs Sufficiency
- Efficiency and renewables need to complement one another
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- Energy efficiency benefits
Lesson 2: What measures can you put in place in your city in relation to energy efficiency?
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- Methods at the local government level
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- Lima Iconic Building
Lesson 3: Policies needed to get there
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- Quiz for Module 4
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- Policy instruments
- Policy and program pathways
Lesson 4: Course Wrap up
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Discussion
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- Survey / poll
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- A Call to Action
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- WWF Horizontal Study: Policy Lessons from 1.5°C Aligned Cities
- Summary of the course
About the OPCC assessment framework
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- WWF’s OPCC assessment framework
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- OPPCC-related readings
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Discover how cities can combat the climate crisis in "Urban Climate Governance: Towards 1.5° Celsius Alignment." This foundational Science & Engineering course, offered by Coursera, delves into the 1.5°C goal, urban planning, renewable energy, and energy efficiency. Suitable for undergraduate and graduate students, as well as practitioners, it features successful city case studies and practical tools for local governance. Available with Starter and Professional subscription options.
Jennifer Lenhart
Dr. Carina Borgström Hansson